In the summer of 2006, the team were controversionally "taken over" to form a new club (Cullompton Rangers Ladies) 

Exeter City were determined to keep a Ladies team, therefore a City Ladies Centre of Excellence was set up by the Grecians to replace the now defunct Exeter City Ladies team.

The team were supported by the Supporters Trust who sponsored them by purchasing a brand new kit for the 2006/07, and in the development and maintenance of teams official website.


The Grecians had to start in the second division of the Westward Development League. Home games were to be played at St George V playing fields, off the Topsham Road.
The manager Steve McClear said "It was important that people know the Exeter City still have a ladies team".

An Under-21 women's international in November 2006 was arranged between England and France. Nearly 5000 fans turned up, at that time the U-21's were lucky to have crowds over 1500. The game ended in a 1-1 draw and Steph Houghton, scored for England. 

EXETER CITY FC - GIRLS & WOMENS FOOTBALL

2006/7 SEASON - DECEMBER UPDATE

Exeter City Girls Centre of Excellence

The Girls Centre of Excellence played their first fixtures just T before Christmas against Somerset FA and Bristol Academy (formerly Bristol Rovers). All three squads performed well and the Centre coaches were delighted with the football played. The Bristol Academy matches were particularly stern tests. Bristol Academy is a very strong Centre of Excellence. This is reflected by the fact that their Ladies team plays in the National Premier League.

Under 12's
Exeter City 0 Somerset 1
This was a close game decided by a single goal. The City girls created some good chances but were unable to convert them. However, it was solid performance considering that this was the first time the girls had played a competitive match together.
Exeter City 1 Bristol Academy 5

The pace and strength of the Bristol girls was a bit too much for the City team and they were well beaten. However, Ellie Clarvis weighed in with a fantastic goal to boost the City spirits.

Under 14's
Exeter City 3 Somerset 0

The City team totally dominated the first half with an exciting display of passing football. Some great work by Shannon Toogood in midfield released Hannah Dawe who finished well. Two more assists came from Toogood as she linked up with Rachel Holland who scored a great double. With a 3 goal lead, the City girls backed off a bit and allowed Somerset to mount a few attacks - one of which required a great save from keeper Jo McGarry-Hunt.

Exeter City 2 Bristol Academy 4

Bristol raced into a three goal lead with goals from a particularly strong and pacy striker. After some advice from coach Kevin Hack, the City team re-organised to nullify this threat and began to get back into the match. A goal from Shona Ardy gave them some confidence, but Bristol sealed the match with a superb 20 yard strike that gave the City keeper no chance. However, the City girls responded well and took the game back to Bristol getting a deserved goal from Hannah Dawe.

Under 16's
Exeter City 2 Somerset 2

Somerset took a somewhat undeserved lead after being awarded two penalties - one of which was certainly contentious. However, the City girls responded well and continued to play their passing game to create good goal chances. Sophie Anderson scored to narrow the deficit and Jess Hooper netted the equaliser.
Exeter City 0 Bristol Academy 2

A talented Bristol team produced some excellent football to test the City team's organisation and ability. Bristol were worth their two goal win, but at no time were the City girls overawed and they competed well throughout the game. Particularly, when injuries reduced them to ten players in the later stages of the match. Coach, Kevin Hack 

Further information from Centre Director 

EXETER CITY COE LADIES FC

The Exeter City Ladies team is riding high at the top of Devon League 2 in their first season. They have won all of their games and conceded only 1 goal. Providing that they maintain their level of commitment, promotion looks a certainty. Their next big test will be a League Cup quarter-final on 4th February. Regular reports on their games can be found in the Sunday Independent and the Express & Echo.

EXETER CITY GIRLS SOCCERCITY

A new course begins on Jnauary 8th and runs every Monday from 7 - 8pm until Easter on the Astroturf pitch at Exeter School. The course costs £25 and is open to girls aged 10-15 of all abilities,
including beginners.

Further information from Kevin Hack 


Exeter City's COE under 16's made up the majority of the squad.

The squad included :- Siobhan Aslett, Hannah Cox, Lola Sanchez, Kellie Hall, Emma Jones, Jodie Mills, Jenny Brasher, Sophie Anderson, Naomi Wilkins, Gabby Stoneman, Emma Mingo.

The season had started with a spectacular set of results with 5 straight wins and 32 goals scored and only one conceded. 

Exeter City COE Devon (Westward Development's) Woman's League Div 2
03/09/2006	League	Lamerton	Home	5-0	Gabby Stoneman 2	Siobhan Aslett	Naomi Wilkins	Mandy Earle
10/09/2006	League	North Prospect Rangers	Away	7-0
01/10/2006	League	Ivybridge Town	Away	5-0
08/10/2006	League Cup	North Prospect Rangers	Home	17-0	Hannah Cox 5	Lola Sanchez 4	Siobhan Aslett 3	Gabby Stoneman 2	Kelly Hall
					Emma Jones	Jodie Mills
22/10/2006	League	Georgham & Croyde	Home	8-1	Hannah Cox 3	Lola Sanchez	Jenny Brasher	Naomi Watkins	Gabby Stoneman	Og
05/11/2006	League	Lamerton	Away	12-0	Lola Sanchez 4	Gabby Stoneman	Kelly Hall	Emma Mingo 3	Kelly Hall 2	Siobhan Aslett
12/11/2006	Devon L Cup	Roborough	Home	6-3	Lola Sanchez 4	Gabby Stoneman	Kelly Hall
26/11/2006	League	North Prospect Rangers	Home	16-0	Hannah Cox 4	Lola Sanchez 2	Mandy Earle	Gabby Stoneman 5	Naomi Wilkins 2
					Kelly Hall	Emma Jones
03/12/2006	League	Torridgeside	Home	9-0	Gabby Stoneman 5	Hannah Cox	Mandy Earle	Emma Jones	Naomi Wilkins
	League	Ivybridge Town	Home	NotKnown
	Cup	Yeovil LFC	Home	2-1	Jo Goldsworthy	Becky Folds
	League	MarJons Old Suttonians	Away
	Cup	Plymouth Argyle	Home	4-2	Jo Goldsworthy	Becky Folds	Hannah Courtney	Emma Redwood
	League	Georgham & Croyde	Away
09/02/2007	League	Torridgeside	Away	9-1	Lola Sanchez 5
06/05/2007	League	Marjons, Old Suttonians	Home	6-2	Tamsin Braund 2	Hannah Cox 2	Mandy Earle	Lola Sanchez

Final Table

Westward Development Devon Women’s League Division 2, 2006-07

 

2006-07	P	W	D	L	F	A	Pts
Exeter City COE	12	11	0	1	85	9	33
Marion’s Old Suttonians	12	9	0	3	60	19	27
Ivybridge Town	12	8	0	4	51	17	21*
Georgham & Croyde	12	7	0	5	45	28	21
Torridgeside	12	4	0	8	25	58	12
Lamerton	12	1	0	11	8	76	3
North Prospect Rangers	12	2	0	10	7	72	0*

*Points deducted

It was a very successful season. And proved to be the start of the club's rise up the pyramid, and by 2012 the new team was playing in the South West Combination under the management of Steve Tully.

Meanwhile at Cullompton Rangers LFC formerly  known as Exeter City L.F.C, were formally granted a name change by Devon FA in 2006. They played their home matches at Speeds Meadow, Cullompton, Devon.
In 2011 the club folded when the manager was forced to leave and a replacement could not be found.